Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ album the first US Number One with ‘Pimp’ in title

The previous highest-charting album was Pimp C's 'Pimpalation' in 2006

Kendrick Lamar‘s new album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ is the first US chart-topping album with the word ‘pimp’ in its name.

The Compton rapper topped last week’s UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 100 with his new record. Lamar released the LP a week earlier than expected on March 16. The album was originally due for release on March 23 but was made available early on iTunes and Spotify.

Now, Billboard have confirmed the LP to be the first US Number One with ‘pimp’ in its title. The previous highest-charting album with a mention of “pimp” was Pimp C’s ‘Pimpalation’, which charted at Number Three in 2006.

Lamar will also appear at Wireless Festival in July, as will Drake, Avicii, David Guetta and Nicki Minaj. The event takes place between July 3-5 at Finsbury Park in London. Knife Party, Gorgon City and Childish Gambino join Kendrick Lamar and Avicii on July 4.
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